Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 9, 2019
• Invested on: November 21, 2019

Claire Deschênes, C.M.
Québec, Quebec

Claire Deschênes is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for women in science and engineering and for mechanical engineers. The first woman to teach engineering at Université Laval, she is renowned worldwide for her research on hydraulic turbines. Having founded a specialized laboratory in this field and a consortium bringing together academics and industry partners, she plays a leading role in enhancing the expertise of the scientific community. She also founded three international organizations that promote women in science and engineering.